Lead Bodyshop Chargehand: Panel Beating & Painting

Arnold Clark; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

44 hours per week

33 days' annual leave

Salary reviews twice per year

Career progression opportunities

Employee discounts

Private healthcare and sick pay

Maternity and paternity packages

Job summary

Arnold Clark is seeking an experienced Vehicle Bodyshop Chargehand in East Kilbride to lead repairs and estimates in a hands-on role. You will oversee panel repairs, paintwork, and supervise bodyshop technicians while coordinating with customers and suppliers to ensure high standards.

The job includes planning workloads, maintaining quality control, and ensuring health and safety compliance. A background in panel beating or painting with estimating experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven panel beating or vehicle painting experience.
• Previous supervisory or chargehand experience preferred.
• Experience preparing repair estimates using industry estimating systems.
• Excellent knowledge of vehicle repair methods and bodyshop processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple jobs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality panel repairs, preparation and paintwork as required.
• Supervise and support bodyshop technicians to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Assess vehicle damage and prepare repair estimates and job costings.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments regarding repair requirements.
• Monitor job progress and ensure repair timescales are achieved.
• Maintain quality control standards throughout the repair process.
• Assist with workshop planning and allocation of work.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Panel Beater

Vehicle Painter

Supervisory experience

Estimating systems

Organisational skills

Good communication

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Arnold Clark is seeking an experienced Vehicle Bodyshop Chargehand in East Kilbride to lead repairs and estimates in a hands-on role. You will oversee panel repairs, paintwork, and supervise bodyshop technicians while coordinating with customers and suppliers to ensure high standards.

The job includes planning workloads, maintaining quality control, and ensuring health and safety compliance. A background in panel beating or painting with estimating experience is essential for success.